Post your less than $400 mountain bike

This might be cheating, but I feel like I'm getting a bike for about $400.

Before I went to college (the first time...) I bought a 2000 or 2001 K2 ZED SE. The crummy rst fork went out within the first year despite the fact that I can't remember EVER riding it off road. It's been sitting in my garage unused ever sense. I've almost tossed it a couple times, but didn't. Yesterday I did some awesome mountain biking on an old fully rigid stump jumper that is too small. Now I'm hooked. Took the k2 into the local shop and had it looked over. LBS owner told me that it's a decent frame with some potential. Told me for about $400 (might be a bit over) he could replace rear deralier, shifters, brakes, forks and wheels, with quality used parts he has on hand to get it superior to $400 off the shelf bikes. Slept on it and will be bringing in my K2 this morning. I'll try to post before and afters after I get it back

I just picked up a 1999 K2 Zed X for $150,not as good a deal as some of these here, but it was in perfect condition, al Deore LX components, Kenda tires look brand new, components alone worth more than what I paid for the whole bike.

Thank you Bob,
The performance of the bike is incredibly better !It is amazing how much weight I lost with the new components I picked up. The way it now handles, accelerates, turns and the control of the bike is awesome!!

Just picked this up yesterday first mountian bike in a long time. 2011 diamondback response comp barely used got it for $375. Have some plans for upgrades soon. New to the forum also, lots of great info here.

it is 2013, actually I am about to get this exactly bike GT karakoram 2.0 tomorrow too for $500 brand new from store. Everything seems good except that it comes with the bottom level XC28 fork. But Alivio/Deroe Drivetrains and Shimano hydro brakes are nice for the price tho

No picture, but I get around a bit on a 2012 Scott Aspect 60. I would not think it would be great on a mountain, but it's pretty decent for commuting and handling some dirt and small rocks. I got it for $360. Looks at a short distance like a much more expensive bike. Feels like a slightly more expensive bike.

it is 2013, actually I am about to get this exactly bike GT karakoram 2.0 tomorrow too for $500 brand new from store. Everything seems good except that it comes with the bottom level XC28 fork. But Alivio/Deroe Drivetrains and Shimano hydro brakes are nice for the price tho

shoot, then i paid too much. I knew it. There are better deals to be had on ebay if patient me thinks. I've seen new marins with higher end components go for about $500.